Intertransversarii

origin and insertion: pairs of small muscles, anterior and posterior, on
each side of the spine joining the transverse processes of
adjacent vertebrae;
they extend from the atlas to the 1st
thoracic vertebrae and from the 10th throracic vertebrae to the
last lumbar vertebrae;
action: acting unilaterally, lateral flexion of the spine; acting
bilaterally, extension and hyperextension of the spine;
nerve supply: anterior and posterior rami of the spinal nerves;
synergists: interspinalis, rotators, Multifidus groups;

advertisement

Orthopaedics and the US Military

Text Author

Dr. Wheeless enjoys and performs all types of orthopaedic surgery but is renowned for his expertise in total joint arthroplasty (Hip and Knee replacement) as well as complex joint infections. He founded Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina in 2001 and practices at Franklin Regional Medical Center and Duke Raleigh Hospital.